جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Culture of Remembrance
• Migration and Integration
• Archival Science
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Sannwald is an Honorary Professor at the Ludwig Uhland Institute for Empirical Cultural Studies, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Since 2018, he has held this role while concurrently serving as Head of Public Relations, Archives, and Culture at the Tübingen District Office, a position he has maintained since 2004. He earned his Magister (1987) and PhD (1993) in History from the University of Tübingen, with his dissertation focusing on 17th-century hospitals in Southwest Germany. His career includes extensive archival work as Kreisarchivar (District Archivist) since 1991 and leadership in cultural projects. His research explores spatial and historical methodologies within cultural studies, emphasizing public knowledge transfer. Key interests include: Culture of Remembrance : How societies memorialize historical events like WWII and the Holocaust. Migration & Integration : Dynamics of refugee resettlement and community cohesion. Archival Science : Modernizing administrative record-keeping (e.g., Kommunaler Aktenplan '21). Homeland Narratives : Construction of local identity through museums and oral histories. Publications (2013–2022) reflect interdisciplinary work in cultural memory, archival reform, and migration, often linking historical scholarship with contemporary social issues like refugee integration and digital archiving. Awards are not documented. He directs two major initiatives: Youth Guide Training (since 2012), which educates young people about local Nazi crimes, and tünews INTERNATIONAL (since 2015), a multilingual news service for refugees that reached ~5M views in 2022. He also leads KulturGUT e.V. and develops exhibitions on regional history.

David V. Snyderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contracts
• Commercial Law
• International Business Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David V. Snyder is Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law and Director of the Business Law Program. He holds concurrent appointments as regular Visiting Professor at the University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) since 2012 and has taught at numerous institutions including University of Michigan (2024), Boston University, College of William and Mary, and University of Mainz. His educational background includes a J.D. summa cum laude from Tulane Law School (1991) and B.A. cum laude from Yale University (1988). Prior to academia, he clerked for Judge John M. Duhé Jr. of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced at Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells). Professor Snyder's research focuses on contracts and commercial law with international and comparative dimensions. He is particularly known for pioneering work on using contracts to protect environmental standards and worker human rights in global supply chains. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications through model contract clauses adopted by industry working groups. His recent publications demonstrate evolving focus from traditional contract doctrine toward sustainable supply chain governance, with increasing emphasis on transnational regulatory frameworks and human rights due diligence. The 2023 ABA publication represents a culmination of his work developing operational contract mechanisms for supply chain accountability. Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship, European University Institute (2021-2022) McCormick Fellowship with Wilson Memorial Lecture, University of Edinburgh (2014) Elected member, American Law Institute Titular member, International Academy of Comparative Law Professor Snyder chairs the ABA Business Law Section working group producing Model Contract Clauses for responsible supply chains and co-chairs a parallel European working group. His leadership extends to former roles as chair of the AALS Contracts Section (2005-2006) and Washington steering committee for the International Congress of Comparative Law (2010). He serves on editorial boards including the American Journal of Comparative Law and scientific council of the French Journal of Legal Policy. His academic career spans multiple institutions: beginning at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, then Indiana University Bloomington, Tulane Law School, and current position at American University since 2006. His work integrates scholarly research with practical legal development through ongoing engagement with professional organizations and transnational policy initiatives.

Sam Silvestroمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Systems Programming
• Performance Profiling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sam Silvestro is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He is affiliated with the College of Sciences and focuses on teaching and research in systems programming, memory management, and computer security. His work emphasizes practical solutions for production software reliability and security. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UTSA B.S. in Computer Science, UTSA Research Interests: Silvestro’s research centers on secure memory allocation systems, fault diagnosis in production environments, and concurrency control mechanisms. He develops tools like Guarder and Freeguard to enhance heap allocator security while maintaining performance. His work also addresses deadlock prevention and automated failure diagnosis through projects like Watcher and Undead. Publications: His recent work spans memory profiling (MemPerf), in-situ failure diagnosis (WATCHER), and multithreaded debugging (iReplayer), reflecting a consistent focus on production system reliability and security. Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grants mentioned. Teaching focuses include parallel systems and systems programming courses. Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab/team details provided, but collaborations likely occur through UTSA’s computer science infrastructure.

Binoy Ravindranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Systems
• Operating Systems
• Concurrency
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Binoy Ravindran is a Professor and Bradley Senior Faculty Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, where he leads the Systems Software Research Group. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Arlington (1998). His research focuses on computer systems, emphasizing security, performance, energy efficiency, and timeliness in areas like concurrent, heterogeneous, distributed, and real-time computing. Recent projects include the Low-level Reasoning Machine (LLRM), Popcorn Linux, and LibrettOS. He teaches courses such as ECE/CS 5510 (Multiprocessor Programming), ECE/CS 5544 (Compiler Optimizations), and ECE 5984/SS (Modern Binary Exploitation). His service roles include editorial board positions at IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing and ACM Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems, and he co-chaired ACM Systor 2025. Ravindran has published over 330 papers, earning nine best paper awards, and has mentored 26 PhD students, 23 postdocs, and 11 research faculty. Notable honors include ACM Distinguished Scientist and an Office of Naval Research Faculty Fellowship. His research group explores projects like LLRM (binary security verification), Popcorn Linux (heterogeneous ISA systems), and KairosVM (real-time hypervisor). Recent advancements include Stramash OS (ASPLOS'25) and Hexo (DOD infrastructure offloading).

Kyle Forsthoffمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Percussion in Irish Traditional Music
• Fife & Drum Education
• Frame Drum Traditions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kyle Forsthoff serves as the Artist/Teacher in Classical Percussion at the University of Rhode Island, teaching percussion courses, directing the Percussion Ensemble, and instructing in the General Education curriculum. He concurrently teaches at Blackstone River Theatre and actively performs with ensembles like Verdant Vibes and the Boston New Music Initiative. Education: D.M.A. in Music (2010, University of Kentucky), M.M. (2007, Arizona State University), B.M. in Music Education (2005, University of Kentucky). His research focuses on percussion in Irish Traditional Music and Fife & Drum Education, with scholarly work exploring cultural percussion traditions across Europe, Asia, and the US. As an active performer, he has participated in major events such as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his Celtic band Fellswater. Forsthoff leads pedagogical initiatives including teaching the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps and serving on the Executive and Archives committees of the Company of Fifers and Drummers. His scholarly publications span composition, ethnomusicology, and percussion pedagogy. Professional affiliations include roles as Chapter President of the Rhode Island Percussive Arts Society, Associate Editor of Percussive Notes , and Percussion Manager for RIMEA.

Lennard Gäherمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Program Verification
• Separation Logics
• Concurrency
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lennard Gäher is a fourth-year PhD student in the Foundations of Programming group at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS), advised by Derek Dreyer. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Saarland University (2020). His research focuses on program verification, separation logics, and concurrency, with contributions to frameworks like RefinedRust and Simuliris. He has been recognized with the 'Busy Beaver' teaching award for his work as a course designer and lecturer in theoretical computer science at Saarland University. Teaching highlights include co-designing the second half of Saarland's Semantics course (WS 21/22), where he mechanized course material in Coq (thousands of lines of code), and leading a Mathematics Preparatory Course for 150+ students (WS 20/21). His academic roles include multiple teaching assistant positions across core computer science courses since 2017. His publications span PLDI, POPL, and ICFP, addressing challenges in Rust verification, separation logic frameworks, and concurrency theory. Key projects include RefinedProsa (response-time analysis integration) and Quiver (abductive inference tools in Coq).

Tommaso Nanniciniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Applied Econometrics
• Comparative Politics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tommaso Nannicini is a Full-time Professor at the European University Institute's Florence School of Transnational Governance, holding a Chair in Political Economy. He is concurrently on leave from Bocconi University where he serves as Full Professor of Political Economy. His academic background includes a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florence, an M.A. in Economics from Bocconi University, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the European University Institute. His research focuses on political economy, applied econometrics, comparative politics, labor policy, and social policy. Current projects examine the social acceptance of marriages between descendants of opposing sides in civic conflicts and declining trust in institutions. Professor Nannicini's publication record shows consistent focus on political economy mechanisms, electoral behavior, and policy impacts, with recent work exploring gender dynamics in political campaigns, historical determinants of extremism, and fiscal policy during economic crises. Consolidator ERC Grant (2014) He actively advises PhD students and teaches courses including 'Topics in Economics for Policy' and 'Big & Smart Data Analysis' at both master's and executive levels.

• Distributed Computing
• Communication Complexity
• Quantum Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rotem Oshman is affiliated with Tel-Aviv University, Israel , where he contributes to research in theoretical computer science, focusing on distributed computing, communication complexity, and quantum algorithms. His work addresses fundamental challenges in network protocols, concurrent data structures, and cryptographic verification.

• Algorithms
• Theory & Logic
• Programming Languages & Verification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aaron Turon is a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS), where he focuses on foundational aspects of programming languages, concurrency, and formal verification. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, particularly in systems such as Rust and frameworks for reasoning about weak memory models. His research interests include concurrent programming, type systems, formal methods, and scalable distributed systems. He has contributed to seminal projects like the Iris framework for concurrent reasoning and the development of LVars for quasi-deterministic parallelism. Turon's publications emphasize practical formal verification techniques, such as separation logic and logical relations, to ensure correctness in complex systems. His work on Rust highlights the translation of theoretical concepts into industrial-strength tools. He collaborates with academic and industrial partners to advance programming language design, concurrency control, and software engineering practices.

Godmar Backمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Systems
• Operating Systems
• Programming Languages
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Godmar Back is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Utah (2002) and specializes in systems research, programming languages, and performance analysis. His work focuses on foundational aspects of operating systems, distributed systems, and cloud computing, with notable contributions to memory management, concurrency, and cybersecurity education. His research explores how hardware and software interact to optimize system performance, including studies on SPEC benchmarking, garbage collection, and undefined behavior in programming languages. He has developed frameworks like CloudBrowser 2.0 for cloud-based applications and the VT-ASOS system for many-core platforms. Back is also active in pedagogy, integrating DevOps practices into undergraduate research and incorporating cybersecurity modules into core curricula through spiral theory-based methods. Key projects include the Pintos instructional operating system kernel, the VirtuOS virtualized OS, and ReplayCache for predictive computations. His work frequently bridges theoretical systems research with practical applications, emphasizing reproducibility and real-world impact. His educational initiatives aim to broaden participation in systems research through high-impact practices and collaborative development environments.

Danielle Mages Amatoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Dramaturgy
• Theatre
• Drama
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Danielle Mages Amato serves as a Lecturer II in the Graduate Theater Program at the University of San Diego and concurrently holds the position of Director of New Plays and Dramaturgy at The Old Globe in San Diego. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Theatre and Drama from the University of California San Diego/University of California Irvine Joint Program MFA in Dramaturgy from the University of California San Diego BA in English and Radio/Television Production from the University of Houston Amato's professional expertise centers on new play development and theatrical dramaturgy. She has overseen six consecutive years of the Powers New Voices Festival at The Old Globe, providing critical dramaturgical support for world premieres by acclaimed playwrights including Sam Hunter, JC Lee, Matthew Lopez, Itamar Moses, and Anna Ziegler. Her research interests encompass contemporary dramatic theory, literary management practices, and the intersection of dramaturgy with novel writing. She maintains active leadership in her field as a past president and board member of the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas, and previously served four years as dramaturg and literary manager at Washington DC's Studio Theatre. Her creative output extends to prose through the HarperCollins-published novel The Hidden Memory of Objects . Within the Graduate Theater Program, Amato mentors students through thesis development in course THEA-595, guiding emerging scholars in theatrical research and practice.

Michele Fugiel Gartnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Philanthropy
• Nonprofit Management
• Social Innovation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michele Fugiel Gartner is a Lecturer at Mount Royal University (Calgary, Alberta) where she teaches nonprofit management and social innovation in the School of Public Policy and Administration. She concurrently serves as Lead Researcher with Philanthropic Foundations Canada and advises organizations globally through her affiliation with the Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners' Global Philanthropy Advisory Group. Her academic credentials include a PhD from the University of St Andrews (School of Management), MA in international studies from SOAS (University of London), and BA in communication from Arizona State University. Her research focuses on philanthropy's operational realities, foundation professionalism, and the intersection of academia and practice ('pracademia'). Key themes include CEO experiences in family foundations, evolving roles of foundation staff, and systemic challenges in the nonprofit sector. She advocates for deeper explorations into microfoundations of philanthropic practices and has pioneered conceptual frameworks for understanding foundation professionalization. Her work bridges theory and practice through publications in journals like Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly and Journal of Philanthropy and Marketing . Her 2024 Philanthropic Foundations of Canada report provides critical insights into Canadian philanthropy's institutional landscape. She holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation (2016) and maintains advisory roles with major foundations including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Trico Charitable Foundation.

Mark C. Jeffreyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Computing
• Computer Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark C. Jeffrey is an Assistant Professor in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed to the Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on computer architecture and systems, aiming to simplify parallel programming for software engineers through novel compilers and large-scale multicore architectures. Previously, he was a Research Scientist at Facebook AI Research and earned his PhD from MIT under Daniel Sanchez. He holds a MASc and BASc from the University of Toronto. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MIT (2019) MASc in Computer Engineering, University of Toronto (2011) BASc in Engineering Science, University of Toronto (2009) Research interests include parallel computing, compilers, multicore architectures, and energy-efficient systems. His work bridges hardware-software co-design to enable scalable parallelism in modern systems. Notable awards include the George M. Sprowls PhD Thesis Award (2nd place, 2019), Best Paper at NoCArc 2023, and a Best Paper Award at ARC 2010. He teaches advanced courses in computer architecture and parallel programming (ECE1755, ECE552). His GitHub repository bf-intersect explores Bloom filter configurations for address-set disambiguation, tied to his SPAA 2011 and MASc thesis work.

• Cultural Heritage
• Urban Planning
• Sustainability Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farzaneh Aliakbari is a Ph.D. candidate in Urban and Regional Development (2021-2024) at Politecnico di Torino, concurrently serving as a teaching collaborator (Docente esterno) in the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) and the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD). Her research focuses on cultural resilience, digital heritage, sustainability, and urban planning, informed by ERC sectors like computational cultural modeling and GIS spatial analysis. Teaching engagements include collaborative roles in courses like History of Architecture and Cities Lab B (2022–2025), emphasizing historical and contemporary architectural studies. She contributes to projects such as the EU-funded RURITAGE (2020–) and MNEMONIC_Atlante (2020–), advancing cultural memory and resilience initiatives. Her publications address pandemic-era adaptations in cultural heritage preservation, ethical challenges in digital platforms, and indoor environmental quality assessments in educational spaces. Aliakbari’s work aligns with UN SDGs 3 (Health), 4 (Education), and 11 (Sustainable Cities), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to urban and cultural challenges.

• Computer Security
• Operating Systems
• Hardware Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

C Giuffrida is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with affiliations to the Network Institute and the Systems and Network Security group. His research focuses on computer systems security, hardware vulnerabilities, and software reliability. Giuffrida holds a PhD in Computer Systems from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2014). His academic contributions span multiple areas including transient execution attacks, fuzzing techniques, and hardware-software co-design for security. Research Interests: Hardware Security: Investigating vulnerabilities like Spectre, Rowhammer, and speculative execution risks. Software Security: Focusing on memory safety, compiler optimizations, and exploit mitigation strategies. Systems Research: Developing tools like BinRec for binary analysis and VPS for C++ vulnerability protection. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Distinguished Paper Award in 2021. Giuffrida supervises advanced courses in operating systems and hardware security, and has guided 16 PhD theses to completion.